5 Best Internet Providers in South Main, Houston, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Main, Houston, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Main, Houston, TX?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Main, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Main

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Main Internet Providers

Based on 328 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Main residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.93 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in South Main.

At a national level, based on 4445 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Main?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Main

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Main

Based on data reported by South Main ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South Main. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,465 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Main?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.97 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Main customers with an average price rating of 3.93 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in South Main, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in South Main

South Main Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for South Main below, including the metrics used and how South Main compares to the rest of Houston and nation.

South Main ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	South Main	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Main that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.30%	90.00%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	3,824 Mbps	5,339 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for South Main.	7.9	8.0	7.1

 

South Main Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Main	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.7	2.9	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	20%	14%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	87%	78%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	87%	78%	77%

South Main ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Main is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Main is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Main have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Main ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

96% of South Main households have an internet connection despite having 99.46% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of South Main residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to South Main?

How Much Speed does a South Main Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Main is 1.7, which is smaller than the Houston average of 2.9 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Main’s average household income is $71,658 which is lower than the Houston average of $98,592 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

South Main also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Houston average of 17%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Houston who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Main has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Main households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Main?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Main?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Main?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in South Main is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in South Main is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Main, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does South Main compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Main stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to South Main’s B+ ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Main